Establish Sensitivity to the Leg | Steffen Peters | PART 03
Rider Position and Aids
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They work on lengthening and collecting the canter. In collection, the horse still needs to be supple and have forward energy. It the wrong understanding that the rider must use strength to collect a horse. When coming back to a walk, it is important that the horse doesntœdrop the anchor and lose all the energy in the walk.
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